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What is Creative Writing?
Creative writing is anything where the purpose is to express thoughts, feelings and emotions rather than to simply convey information.
I’ll be focusing on creative fiction in this post (mainly short stories and novels), but poetry, (auto)biography and creative non-fiction are all other forms of creative writing. Here’s a couple of definitions:
Creative writing is writing that expresses the writer’s thoughts and feelings in an imaginative, often unique, and poetic way.
(Sil.org – What is Creative Writing?)
Writing is a form of personal freedom. It frees us from the mass identity we see all around us. In the end, writers will write not to be outlaw heroes of some underculture but mainly to save themselves, to survive as individuals.
(Don DeLillo)
Writing of any sort is hard, but rewarding work – you’ll gain a huge amount of satisfaction from a finished piece. Being creative can also be difficult and challenging at times, but immensely fun.
How to get started
Many people think that just because they’ve read a lot of stories (or even if they haven’t!) they should be able to write one. But as Nigel Watts writes:
There is a common belief that because most of us are literate and fluent, there is no need to serve an apprenticeship if we want to become a successful wordsmith. … That’s what I thought until I tried to write my first novel. I soon learnt that a novel, like a piece of furniture, has its own set of requirements, laws of construction that have to be learnt. Just because I had read plenty of novels didn’t mean I could write one, any more than I could make a chair because I had sat on enough of them.
(Nigel Watts, Teach Yourself Writing a Novel)
By all means, if you’re keen, jump straight in and have a go: but don’t be too disappointed if your first efforts aren’t as good as you’d hoped. To extend Watts’ metaphor, you may find that these early attempts have wonky legs and an unsteady seat. There are lots of great books aimed at new fiction writers, and I’d strongly recommend buying or borrowing one of these:
- Wannabe a Writer? (Jane Wenham-Jones)
- Teach Yourself … Writing a Novel (Nigel Watts)
- How to Write Fiction (and Think About It) (Robert Graham)
- On Writing (Stephen King)
I’d also recommend starting small. Rather than beginning with an epic fantasy trilogy, a family saga spanning five generations, or an entire adventure series … have a go at a short story or a poem.
And if you end up chewing your pen and staring at a sheet of paper, or gazing at a blank screen for hours, try kickstarting your writing with a short exercise. Don’t stop to think too much about it … just get going, without worrying about the quality of the work you produce.
Tips and tricks for beginners
- Do some short exercises to stretch your writing muscles – if you’re short of ideas, read the Daily Writing Tips article on “Writing Bursts”. Many new creative writers find that doing the washing up or weeding the garden suddenly looks appealing, compared to the effort of sitting down and putting words onto the page. Force yourself to get through these early doubts, and it really will get easier. Try to get into the habit of writing every day, even if it’s just for ten minutes.
- If you’re stuck for ideas, carry a notebook everywhere and write down your observations. You’ll get some great lines of dialogue by keeping your ears open on the bus or in cafes, and an unusual phrase may be prompted by something you see or smell.
- Work out the time of day when you’re at your most creative. For many writers, this is first thing in the morning – before all the demands of the day jostle for attention. Others write well late at night, after the rest of the family have gone to bed. Don’t be afraid to experiment!
- Don’t agonize over getting it right. All writers have to revise and edit their work – it’s rare that a story, scene or even a sentence comes out perfectly the first time. Once you’ve completed the initial draft, leave the piece for a few days – then come back to it fresh, with a red pen in hand. If you know there are problems with your story but can’t pinpoint them, ask a fellow writer to read through it and give feedback.
- HAVE FUN! Sometimes, we writers can end up feeling that our writing is a chore, something that “must” be done, or something to procrastinate over for as long as possible. If your plot seems wildly far-fetched, your characters bore you to tears and you’re convinced that a five-year old with a crayon could write better prose … take a break. Start a completely new project, something which is purely for fun. Write a poem or a 60-word “mini saga”. Just completing a small finished piece can help if you’re bogged down in a longer story.
Online resources
NaNoWriMo
Every November, hundreds of thousands of people just like you do something extraordinary: they write a novel in just thirty days. Want to be part of the coffee-fueled, manic-typing, adrenaline-rush that is National Novel Writing Month? (NaNoWriMo for short). Make sure you sign up by October 31st. The “rules” state that you can’t start writing Chapter 1 until 00.01am on November 1st but you can spend as long as you like before that planning…
Authors’ websites and blogs
I read lots of websites and blogs written by authors and these give real (sometimes harsh) insights into what it’s like to write professionally. One which has been a strong favourite of mine for many years is Holly Lisle’s. Check out her
advice for writers and her weblog. She also has an excellent newsletter which I subscribe to, and some very thorough and helpful e-books on various aspects of writing available for purchase.
Competitions listings
Having a theme and a deadline can make a startling difference to a writer’s motivation! If you’re in the UK, Sally Quilford’s competition listings are a comprehensive and regularly-updated list.
I Should Be Writing podcast
This is a practical and inspiring podcast: I Should Be Writing by Mur Lafferty. She describes the podcast as “For wanna-be fiction writers, by a wanna-be fiction writer” (though since starting it several years ago, she’s had considerable success selling her short stories) and focuses on science fiction and fantasy.
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Great article.
Morning is definitely the time where I am most creative. I think it’s because my mind is the freshest and the least cluttered at this time of day.
When I write, it is with an emphasis on the sharing of wisdom arising
from my life experience. Wether one could reasonably term such writing as being creative or not I don’t necessarily concern myself with.
The creative aspect which I believe is part of a writing nevertheless
may be found in how I address people with careful consideration
regarding how I may come across to them. There is no use in trying to be helpful if The way I say things registers in the readers mind that I
am being arrogant and self serving. Best regards,—Doug Rosbury
GREAT article. Good inside and beginner info. Everyone needs to read this.
For me creative writing is an “art piece” of your mind wherein you can freely express your ideas, emotions and ability to attract or magnetize readers. I love what he said regarding writing which is “HAVE FUN”. I’m absolutely agree on that. Look at writing as a gift, hobby or as a passion. If you see writing as a job, definitely you will feel exhausted and dead. For me, I enjoy writing specially if it is personal essay or fashion trends essay. I enjoy what I’m doing because writing is my passion.
Good tips for writing. I really like the notebook idea. I always have trouble remembering the little details that make writing all the more interesting, so having a notebook always helps for memory’s sake as well. Also, who doesn’t look kind of important carrying around a notebook with a sophisticated air about them?!
I would like to improve my french vocabulary and understanding
My writing is horrible. But it’s much better than it was.
The tip that I would toss into the hat is to be willing to write garbage prose in order to get an idea out, however roughly. Just get it down on paper in a form that will let you recognize it later. You can edit it tomorrow — IF you wrote it today.
I go now to teach myself how to blog from an outline.
Hi!!! I am looking for a parttime online writing job. Please recommend a site that I can visit. Thanks and more power!!!
Creative writing for me is the ability of certain writers to write any topic under the sun. A true writer for me can right any kind of writing at any topic.
Creative Writing 101 encourages neophyte writers how to write a piece imaginatively which can attract readers. The tips are very hepful in writing piece. Thank you so much for the post you have given. This will hep in expanding our skills in writing.
Writing and reading fiction is where I am at. Using proper English and sentence structure is my goal from start to finish, since I am not part of the Dumbing Down of America when it comes to writing of any kind.
Working on getting the most lethal intensity out of my characters and the situations they find themselves in no matter what the tone or the subject matter is. I see this now and then in what I read and I must emulate this and still remain with feet on the ground and sane
. If you are a writer of fiction without boundries and needs to talk with another beginner like yourself about this method of self-expression, don’t hesitate to drop me a note. We might be able to help each other out to one degree or another.
Writing rocks!
Thanks for the great tips. I write to get things off my mind . Though i,m told i am too deep.I wonder if that could be a plus for me someday as i,ve alot of ideas lingering in my head.
I would like to join the group.
The tips were very helpful. I’ve got a lot of good ideas and the material just flows at times. However, I still have room for improvement.
I hope it’s alright that I use some parts of the blog in my project this year- don’t worry, I cited correctly! I got a lot out of the information you provided, being a budding creative writer myself, and I appreciate the great tips and other links!
I really enjoyed this article, and there were a lot of useful tips that I am in the midst of using as we speak (finals week, ugh…) I love to write, but my “internal editor” does not allow one consistent thought to flow freely. When I am writing, I constantly edit words and phrases in my mind before I can get anything on paper. The technicalities of writing has hindered my fulfillment of the act itself. I still love it, I just want to love it MORE. Anyone with any advice, as to how to break free from these (mental) constraints?
The article was very interesting and helped me understand where I am in my writing skills (that is in comparison to others). I must respond to the comment before me, it’s simply too tempting. I wrote a short essay for myself a while back because I was frustrated with my english teachers controlling the end product of my writing. My essay explained that correct english is useless, you use grammar to get your point across (as well as word choice). If your point comes across as you want it to, tell your “internal editor” to be quiet for a moment.
I find the comments much more helpful than the article. All the opinions teach you that writing is as you make it, nothing more.
I have found your site interesting and would like to know more about it……………….Think it’s really going to help budding/aspiring writers………
Would like to learn a lot from you……..
Writing is a phenomenon that I am unable to grasp. My high school years precipitated a downward spiral of confusion. It has paralyzed my cerebrum, dash my confidence, retarded my ability to freely and clearly express myself without criticism. Luckily, I have stumbled upon your advice. I hope that with continued persistence, I will be able to rise to the level of the greats…
It is really a wonderful site I have ever got to hone my writing skill and broaden my ken. And for this very reason I have recommended this site to my friends as well and hope they might also be doing good with their writing as they are obviously great readers and writers than me in some aspect.
Thanks for your insights. One of my greatest irritations is to read a published article or book with blatant grammatical or spelling errors. Do these people not have spell check or ANYONE who reads what they have written BEFORE it is published??? I have found these problems in academic materials as well as fiction writing. Amazingly, I find very few errors in magazine articles which would seemingly have more of an excuse because of the short publishing deadline!
How best might I approach writing promos for a senior group here in the town of Moraga, California?
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I need support on learning how to freewrite then write what I’m thinking. It can be difficult sometimes not always just need support on good writing put me on all list please if not a problem
It was woderful to see the sight and have some insight regarding letter writing. Thanks lot.
Thanks for creating this site. please I will like to be tutored on Writing fiction
In addition to the books in this article, I would add “Art of Fiction” by John Gardner to a list of recommended reading. The first part is more theoretical with chapter titles “Aesthetic Law and Artistic Mastery,” “Basic Skills, Genre, and Fiction as Dream,” “Interest and Truth,” and “Metafiction, Deconstruction, and Jazzing Around.” The second part focuses on the craft of writing with the best discussion of fiction writing technique and style that I have ever read. Chapter titles in the part: “Common Errors,” “Technique,” and “Plotting.”
Art of Fiction also includes some great exercises. In particular, I liked a long sentence exercise: Write three effective long sentences, each at least one typed page, each involving a different emotion. Several other exercises develop the technique of leading the reader paragraph by paragraph and establishing tone. These exercises include writing about the discovery of a dead body before the body is discovered or writing about an old woman whose detestable husband has died but without mentioning the husband or the death.
Here’s my story but im a loss of what to do next! The one and only Sherry the Great!
By Sara Roberts
If you walk along the river you see a great cliff and next to that cliff is the house in which sherry lives. Now sherry is a nice girl, simple not to bright and not very pretty, but she is nice. She has three family members no of which are related to her but they are the closest people that she knows. There is a cat named Herbert, a doll named Freena, and her best friend Sherrie, who is a speck of dust that she sees float by when she needs help.
One time sherry was playing wit her cat Herbert and they were on the edge of the cliff seeing who could get the closest to the edge. (Of coarse Herbert would never go along with the plan because he was such a scardy cat, so sherry helped him with that problem by throwing him as far as she could. Lucky for Herbert she couldn’t throw that far.) Now on this particular day sherry did not want Herbert to win so she would take an extra turn after her friend went. But this time she was running so fast and right before she could stop her friend Sherrie floated by and got right ion sherry’s way! This threw sherry of balance and caused her to wobble off over the edge of the cliff. Now I understand what you’re feeling now, how could Sherrie do such a thing! But indeed it was better off that Sherrie do that because right as she did there was a tree that fell down on the other side of the world right exactly where Sherry was standing and if she had tried to go any farther the tree would’ve squished her flat! But now back to sherry, as she fell down the side of the cliff, a great big eagle soared over the sun. Sherry was so scared that she couldn’t even think to cry out for help! But the eagle saw her and swooped down to her rescue, and caught sherry in its mouth. Granted the bird had no intent to save sherry, but she had no knowledge of that. She was merely glad she did not fall to her death. And as the giant bird carried her away, sherry thought brilliantly to her self, ‘My, what a lucky person I am to have so many people try to help me and be my friends.’ And with that she was dropped onto the birds nest where two tiny baby eagles where sitting waiting to be fed. Sherry thought they wanted to be her friends too, so she went over to play with the youngling’s and just as they started to wrestle, one of them bit off her hand. All this was so shocking she screamed and jumped out of the nest! But she left her hand behind her. And as she fell threw the sky for the second time today, she realized that Sherrie was the one who pushed her off the cliff and she wondered. ‘Why would my best friends do something like that?’ but sherry didn’t know why. So as she fell even farther down the side of the cliff, a breeze picked her up and flung her over the Grand Canyon. And then another wind flew her to the Great Wall of China, then over to the Eiffel Tower.
Thank you for the writing tips that you shared. I benefit from this sharing.
I am a technical writer who is toying with the idea to try my luck in creative writing for “fun and for legacy” at the same time. Why not?
Sometimes writing helps me in expressing clearly what I am supposed to say but cannot because I am already drown with mixed emotions.
In case some people are not aware of this – writers are now highly in demand as content writers and the like.
So, try writing …
creative writing is almost a spiritual activity. its purpose is not to inform,but to reaeal. creaty is the ability to create,that is to bring into existence or give to something that is original in nature.
Some people do puzzle books,or needle point or they have some other hobby to help them relax,for me it’s writing.I know that I am
a beginner,but I do enjoy it.
This is the first time that I have been to this website.Reading what
you have written here has helped me relize that I am not alone.
Finaly I have found a spot where I will be able to get the help needed to my writing straightened out. Thanks.
I have two unpublished children’s stories. It is so discouraging if trying to get published. Maybe I need a writing course.
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As I am trying to figure out what to do with my life, career wise, I get an almost uncontrollable urge to just write all that I am feeling, thinking and seeing about what to do. Then I notice there’s no more room in my notebook from front to back pages and I realize maybe the answer is right in front of me, write.
writing is basically my life.i normally write when i’m crying or very early in the morning.i love writing fiction books mainly for teenagers.i love writing boyfriend stuff.
thanks for the tips,
for me you should just think of an emotion or a situation beetween charachters and then get a setting that best shows that like if you want to have a really scardey cat character put them in a dungeon or something, i came up with this myself but i sort of like it but maybe im just imagining that it helps
yea i know that was a huge run on
i dont think your tips will be useful!it sounds like childish,idiot…mine is much better than you. go to smsh.wen.ru and have a look!little kids
I am one
who whichs to be that way, but people, things get in the way, and now I find myself STUCK, with lots of things I neither need or want, I feel as if I’m carrying my life’s burden on my back, with no way to get rid of it. My freedom depends on me getting rid of this stuff and getting back to me–my very own freedom. I think I need just a little help. I need an outlet for my fustrations, so I write a lot about it. I’m trying to work it thro people, this is not easy. Thanks for listening.
I just wanted to learn a few tips about writing, how to go about it as to me it’s a way to release all the tension and bottled-up feelings. But still there is no break though, as I can’t figure out how to begin, how to choose a topic or to go beyond a few lines and even if I write something it’s not interesting. But I won’t give up and keep on writing.
I like Creative writing because you get to aspas yourself
This site provides a great insight to first time writers. I had been writing since school days though not regularly. Most of them are short stories. My thoughts are random. I have a larger idea but when I start there is no continuous flow. I first write to form the skeleton and add flesh to the skeletal as I go by. To complete it takes anywhere from 2 days to a week. The mood plays a very important role if you are not a regular writer. When I am upbeat I can complete a short story of 1000 words in a 6 hour stretch with a couple of revisions. I am honing my creative juices and have started blogging lately. Please check my first blog and give in your valuable inputs. My blogspot http://krishnamskorner.blogspot.com/. Your feedback would help me progress in my pursuit of becoming a full time writer.
I am a terrible writer. I am deaf. I try to write short journal for paranormal photos in scienctific journal magazine. I am looking for self training writer. I don’t know where and how to start. Thank you !
It takes a few moments to write some words down on paper, but it takes lifetimes of experience to write them well.
Thoughts and ideas can take years to develope into the final concept that you desire to put into words. Relax, breathe deeply, be patient and use what you know. The words will come when they are ready and often when most unexpected.
creative writing has really changed my life. it has made me become president of the united states by the creative speech i said to the people. i thank you all for supporting a plagiarist.
I have been writing for many years through my school days. the story’s i have written mostly in one genre . now I’m trying to write a romance story with a little sci-fi elements. anyone got any tips or ideas for starting a story in which i have no experience in the genre?
-live long and prosper
*to add to my last comment
i am a man and i don’t know how to write a romance novel that is not feminine. i need help on creating the structure of the story.
here are the basic ideas that i have
” ” studying abroad in japan and my character is just starting to get adjusted to college life. he is somewhat of a loner and has no friends.
I’m trying to find the right way to make a romantic spark that will stat my characters start my characters social life.
Also i need to find a way to write in my character’s past without interrupting the flow of the story.
i cant find a way to make the romantic moments…solid… make the reader feel the emotion of the scene.
Creative Writing is really the opinion or writer’s on any point of view
writing 101 in just 1 week ?
the letter or application writing at school level fall into the category of creative writing
i love writing especially poems your articles are encouraging and iwill try someting new like short stories
Can you give me any ideas on how to get my work , out in views of m y possbile readers and any site I can join where I do not have to pay out for help ? my capital is $0.00
hi, thanks for the tips about creative writing it is one way of releasing my stess in my daily activities .
I am glad I found your site. I will put “Creative Writing 101″ on my favorites to return again and again. Great Work and good luck!
I enjoyed Creative Writing 1. I am writing a book. I agree you should try new ways of writing, and not take yourself too seriously.
What a great article. This site provided details on much needed information. This link will become a wonderful reference for future writing projects.
i wrote an essay about my life. i am not that good in grammar and correct construction of sentence in english. is it bad if when i read books i take down notes of phrases, expressions, and sentences that delighted me which i can use in writing anything? i’ve finished an essay through that process. the whole story is an original idea and it happened in real life i just injected some of the words i copied from my notes.
would you think i have the potential to be a writer?
i am planning to pursue a masters degree and i am not yet decided of what to take up. is creative writing a good choice for me?
i will appreciate your immediate reply because i need to decide immediately before the course in my chosen school closed, and i will respect your opinion about it whether its negative or positive.
regards
I usually start writing at around midnite. All the amazing imagination flows in especially wen i m stressed out after studying…i juz write 4 fun though, poems n stories…:)oh n reali long stuff 2:)
oh n this website is totally AWESOME!!!:)
i ALWAYS WRITE WHEN i think that words can only represent the thought process i am going through.It gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction when I am able to portray what I feel in words which are endless.Creativity is something that I always cherish aa its inherited rather than being imparted. If you love what you write then reader would always experience the true picture. I would just say write your heart out and just feel the difference.
I’m meant to write a creative essay on, What happens when we go to war. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to start my essay??
I’m really confused, and if anyone could aid me with this, it would be very helpful.
i want comprihensive note on creative writing
Exactly! Exactly i was looking for such article .These are something very techinical tip which must be considered.Thanx for doing the work.
I really like this website because it gave me alot of ideas how to
start and how to end a creative writing!!!
Thanks.
Great tips. Your site is a great resource and I’ve often suggested it to my students. I know it smacks of pimping my wares, and I apologise if that’s the way this comes across, but I’m certain your readers might also like my most recent blog entry, “How to be a Creative Genius”, which covers a lot of similar ground as to how you get started and how you get good.
I also just read that Malcolm Gladwell in his most recent book “Outliers” has stated that to “get good” at something you need to have done it for 10,000 hours. That is a huge and daunting number but when you break it down it makes more sense. That’s about 3-4 years of 8 hour days, or 10 years worth of a few hours a day. Most professionals can get that under their belt easily, but it does re-emphasise something I’m always saying, you have to write every day no matter what.
Wonderful blog, keep up the good work.
Great article, very intresting =)
Excellent tips. It’s true that you have to take baby-steps before you learn how to write. Some people are born naturals, but most of us need to work at it. Thanks for the resource links, I will check out out.
i think what you have talk about in this article is very good you have describe how writing improves your life and how writing can improves a personslife i have this to say on articles
well your concept of writing creatively is very impressive. Its helpful to broaden ones mind with numerous fascinations, observations and imaginations. But usually i think myself as a failure in writing skill due to my poor vocabulary and grammar. I guess with your tips and ideas i might be able to improve them eventually.
Just what I Need, thank you. But I won’t mind a piece on STYLISTICS. i.e. analysing the language of a piece of writing
To Joshua : You are at war,you have taken aim and fired.Stop the bullet in time.Tell the story of how and why you got there,and to this very point in life.When you get back you will understand that a person has to have a destination
Thanks for the ideas. While, I am not a writer but want to be one some day. My problem is, How can I start writing a good story? I sometimes find myself writing but soon stop and don’t know what to write again. How can I figure out a complete situation to write a story about?
Thank you for your tips they really helped me on my writing.
I think that this has alot of good tips to help you get started writing ,carry a notebook around and write down your ideas and things around you and that its ok to have a hard time getting started and it gave you really good tips on how to get over that. i really enjoyed this article
plz give me more information about creative writing
I have lots of idea but I don’t know how to start writing the first word. Anyone can help me?
the article is very helpful for me… i love writing, i do it usually when i am depressed or sad just to speak my emotions when nobody is listening. the article helps me to enhance my writing and hope t create a good master piece….
Thanks for sharing some good thoughts with us.
I too want to join the world of writers, but I don’t know how and from where to start?
Till now, whatever I have written is my personal diary.
So, please lend me a helping hand and provide your valuable suggestions…
I am sure it would help a lot…
Thanks
Jitin
You can mail me @ jitinsukhnani@gmail.com
Writing is an expression of passion in one’s heart. Nature enhances Creative writing .Beauty is writing.
This web site is very useful for me to get more infomation in helping
me to improve my skills in creative writing , therefore i would request daily writing tips to provide me recources and samples of creative writing.
I would like to join the world of writers, but the problem facing me
how and from where get started. I would very nice if i get one method to follow.
Though at the moment I can’t say I’m a writer but I feel there’s something that’s about to break forth- I feel that every time I pass book stands or when I read just any creative material.
My self discovery venture led me to this site; I must confess it’s given me direction, a direction in which only a conscious effort can lead.
If someone has chosen to write,it is quite obvious from the decision itself that the person relishes the process of generating ideas and creating new plots. Write when you feel like writing, there is no time or place barrier.Make writing your deepest pasion. Always write things that you desired to see .
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I have loads of ideas on what to write on.These tips will be very useful to me, but i feel i still need more help so as to bring out these ideas out of me.
Hey guys!
I am fifteen years old and I have decided (today actually) that I would like to write novels, and i’d rather do it sooner than later so I can get them published and all that jazz. It will mostly be fantasy, because I absolutely adore fantasy novels and I can read them anywhere, anytime. I’m having trouble trying to come up with a different plot though, because with fantasy, some novels are quite similar to others and I would really like mine to be completely unique. Does that make any sense? Please email me on ideas at dani_-i@hotmail.com
Your ideas will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks for taking the time to even read this!
in no stretch of the imagination am i a great writer but for me when writing i look at two sides of the coin,think of multiple scenarios that you can travel in your story,i write two conflicting trails for my story to travel,example i’m working on a screen play but gave myself a path that leads to horror but another that leads to a drama still haven’t decided on which way to go sadly
if my english teacher asks me to write one more creative peice then tell me i should never be a writer professionally im going to go phyco
thanks for the useful info it really help me a lot. It’s true being a writer means living with criticism but then you wouldn’t just sit there and act as a blind at a corner watching your country and your countrymen having limited wings…living with discrimination and corruption. We have to wake those who are acting as blinds and leaving a deafening ear to the cry outside those walls.
Being a writer means also facing your death…but it’s better to die fighting for the truth and justice than living with your guilt forever.
We are the minds beneath the pen’s mist.
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after loosing that best part of my life ewhich was my wife and only child nelson,,i decided to try something that would make me drown ma sorrows thru those sleepless nights.i`ve still not penned anything down but trust me my pillow books are full with all things bright ideas.some one help.
I’m 16 years old and I’m from Nigeria. I found out recently taht I really enjoy writing but i was a pure science student in high school:( so I didnt get to do a literature. I have this idea for a novel in my head. It seems like most critics and people in general want very traditional novels from african writers. However, tradition is not as extreme here as it used to be. Do you think with all these I would still be able to pull off a really good novel. Would people enjoy it even if it’s not as “african” as they’ll want it to be?
Hi ghonsie, im a Nigerian living in texas. im currently working on a novel, and it’s set in both Nigeria and the US. the reason this endeavour is called creative writing is because it’s subjective. it is more about what you wanna express than it is about what people would like to read. write a good piece and most people would read.
feel free to contact me:diploetry@yahoo.com
we might share ideas